Tollbridge repairs to begin after cyclist breaks arm to avoid sinkhole

By The Newsroom
Published 17th May 2018, 10:54 BST
Updated 8th Jun 2018, 08:29 BST
Pothole at Shoreham Toll Bridge, taken on April 12. Photo: Malcolm BullPothole at Shoreham Toll Bridge, taken on April 12. Photo: Malcolm Bull
Pothole at Shoreham Toll Bridge, taken on April 12. Photo: Malcolm Bull
Stabilisation work to a riverbank support at the Old Shoreham Tollbridge is set to begin after a cyclist broke their arm trying to avoid a sinkhole.

The River Adur eroded the support next to the timber bridge on the western side, resulting in a sinkhole on the approach road last month, West Sussex Highways said.

It comes after Geoff Pike broke his arm while swerving to avoid the 2ft-wide ditch in April; click here to read more.

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